Power Tour 2011, who's in?
06-19-2010, 08:58 AM
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No way ... Woodward is Woodward and the Power Tour has its own idenity..no need to mix them...to kick off the summer I like the tour at the begining of the summer ... 
PS You can call Woodward a one day event ... but anyone who has been there recently knows that it starts well before the schedualed day...it is more like a week long deal now days.
PS You can call Woodward a one day event ... but anyone who has been there recently knows that it starts well before the schedualed day...it is more like a week long deal now days.
06-22-2010, 08:20 AM
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The Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCVB) invites all you LS1 owners to Southeast Michigan for the conclusion of the 2011 Hot Rod Power Tour (HRPT).
As some of you may recall, the HRPT made a brief stop here in 2009. A great time was had by all at both Metro Beach and at the after-glow event which was hosted by the DMCVB and City of Warren last year. The evening event included a high energy rockabilly jump jive trio, The Twistin Tarantulas, a large inflatable projection screen TV (broadcasting the Red Wings/Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Finals), along with special parking for local cars and Hot Rod Power Tour participants – not to mention the numerous locations along Van Dyke that were hosting their own cruise nights. No other city in the United States can offer the rich automotive history that we have here in The D – whatever your brand. We encourage you to check out the GM Heritage Center or tour of GM’s Powertrain Performance Build Center in Wixom as well as The Henry Ford (America’s Greatest History Museum), the Ford Rouge Factory Tour (where the F-150 is built,) Walter P. Chrysler Museum, the Packard Proving Grounds and much more.
Southeast Michigan plays host to major car events every month from June until September, including the NASAR Weekends in June/August, Concours D’Elegance of America at Meadow Brook in July and the Woodward Dream Cruise in August, just to name a few. Not to mention all the local cruise nights every day of the week in just about every city and town. Those looking for non-automotive entertainment, you can stay at one of our three casino/hotels in Downtown Detroit - Chip Foose even joined the expansion of the MotorCity Casino-Hotel as a DesignConsultant a few years back. These properties are located close to the Fox Theatre and Comerica Park (home of the Detroit Tigers).
For more information on Automotive Events in The D go to www.Autopalooza.org, Local Attractions & Restaurants www.VisitDetroit.com and 2011 Hot Rod Power Tour Lodging www.familyevents.com
We hope to see a lot of LS1's on the HRPT when it rolls into The D!
As some of you may recall, the HRPT made a brief stop here in 2009. A great time was had by all at both Metro Beach and at the after-glow event which was hosted by the DMCVB and City of Warren last year. The evening event included a high energy rockabilly jump jive trio, The Twistin Tarantulas, a large inflatable projection screen TV (broadcasting the Red Wings/Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Finals), along with special parking for local cars and Hot Rod Power Tour participants – not to mention the numerous locations along Van Dyke that were hosting their own cruise nights. No other city in the United States can offer the rich automotive history that we have here in The D – whatever your brand. We encourage you to check out the GM Heritage Center or tour of GM’s Powertrain Performance Build Center in Wixom as well as The Henry Ford (America’s Greatest History Museum), the Ford Rouge Factory Tour (where the F-150 is built,) Walter P. Chrysler Museum, the Packard Proving Grounds and much more.
Southeast Michigan plays host to major car events every month from June until September, including the NASAR Weekends in June/August, Concours D’Elegance of America at Meadow Brook in July and the Woodward Dream Cruise in August, just to name a few. Not to mention all the local cruise nights every day of the week in just about every city and town. Those looking for non-automotive entertainment, you can stay at one of our three casino/hotels in Downtown Detroit - Chip Foose even joined the expansion of the MotorCity Casino-Hotel as a DesignConsultant a few years back. These properties are located close to the Fox Theatre and Comerica Park (home of the Detroit Tigers).
For more information on Automotive Events in The D go to www.Autopalooza.org, Local Attractions & Restaurants www.VisitDetroit.com and 2011 Hot Rod Power Tour Lodging www.familyevents.com
We hope to see a lot of LS1's on the HRPT when it rolls into The D!
06-22-2010, 09:28 AM
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06-22-2010, 10:23 AM
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The Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau submitted a request last year to be the destination city for the HRPT and will be paying for its return to Southeast Michigan. I can't speak to whether or not GM has any say in the decision making process of choosing the destination cities, but sponsoring tour (whatever the route) is right on target with their performance brands. In regards to traffic, we encountered a similar traffic light situation in a little town just outside of Bowling Green, KY as we were heading to Chattanooga, TN, so it can happen anywhere - we are just going to try and be a little more proactive next year. We are also trying to set-up some special behind the scene tours for HRPT participants, more to come on this later.
Thank you,
The D-Rod
Thank you,
The D-Rod
07-20-2010, 04:24 PM
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You really want traffic to suck worse than usual? HRPT has been to Detroit area too much 2009-near warren at lake Saint Clair and 2001? in Pontiac Guess GM is scared to go to far from home? Really wish they would go to the west coast been too long. Anyway I'll be going next year. Detroit might of put the world on wheels but the roads do suck and I hope we are not in the city!-the city w/o police
I also asked why the tour never comes through Colorado. I was told that the very first tour came through Colorado and the altitude caused all the "carb" guys to have big issues with their A/F, which caused a lot of complaints about the route. That's really too bad because Colorado has some great scenic highways.
07-27-2010, 03:09 PM
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2010 Power Tour I'm in, took my girlfriend on her first one this year and now she is already planning for next year!
Eric, bring out the truck. I am sure the pictures don't do it justice judging by seeing your Nova and Family Truckster in person.
Eric, bring out the truck. I am sure the pictures don't do it justice judging by seeing your Nova and Family Truckster in person.
08-04-2010, 01:19 PM
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I went in 2006 when it was on the east coast, and heard from a couple of the Hot Rod employees that they try to stay in the center of the count to get a larger participation. Most people have a cap of how far they would be willing to drive, and with it on the coast, you limit the amount of willing participants. But put it towards the center of the country, and you pull more participants from both East and West of the tour. We'll see about next year. My Dad just picked up a 2010 Challenger RT and I'm sure he'll want to go again, but I gotta see how things go with the kids and if my wife would be cool staying home for 8-9 days with our 2 and 4 y/o kids.
09-24-2010, 09:24 AM
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You really want traffic to suck worse than usual? HRPT has been to Detroit area too much 2009-near warren at lake Saint Clair and 2001? in Pontiac Guess GM is scared to go to far from home? Really wish they would go to the west coast been too long. Anyway I'll be going next year. Detroit might of put the world on wheels but the roads do suck and I hope we are not in the city!-the city w/o police
I emailed the editor of HRM a couple years ago asking why the tour never goes toward the west coast. The response I got was that it was too hard getting cooperation from the local municipalities for such a big event. It's was much easier getting cooperation from places in the east.
I also asked why the tour never comes through Colorado. I was told that the very first tour came through Colorado and the altitude caused all the "carb" guys to have big issues with their A/F, which caused a lot of complaints about the route. That's really too bad because Colorado has some great scenic highways.
I also asked why the tour never comes through Colorado. I was told that the very first tour came through Colorado and the altitude caused all the "carb" guys to have big issues with their A/F, which caused a lot of complaints about the route. That's really too bad because Colorado has some great scenic highways.
I went in 2006 when it was on the east coast, and heard from a couple of the Hot Rod employees that they try to stay in the center of the count to get a larger participation. Most people have a cap of how far they would be willing to drive, and with it on the coast, you limit the amount of willing participants. But put it towards the center of the country, and you pull more participants from both East and West of the tour. We'll see about next year. My Dad just picked up a 2010 Challenger RT and I'm sure he'll want to go again, but I gotta see how things go with the kids and if my wife would be cool staying home for 8-9 days with our 2 and 4 y/o kids.
I know there are a lot of people that do make it from each coast to the middle. But I know a lot of people I talk to that have ventured on the East Coast tour and some west coast guys..and they all say they would rather stay "local" and run up and down where they can get home in good time. Not spending a day or almost 2 to get out to the start point. I know there are a lot of variables in what I just said but the idea is about the same. A lot of northeast guys are left out..and all say the same thing..why not just do a revolving tour of the country..make everyone happy and you have large areas around the east coast too...so idk..just every time I see this I vent..and only reason why is I loved it. went on 98 and 99 LH and did 1/2 way on 2000. Would of done LH but had to go cali. for vaca..
So hope someone from HR figures this out. It might work better with the economy the way it is..closer or shorter tours might work out better for them
02-12-2011, 11:26 AM
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power tour I will participate again this year, been doing them since 99. If I can't get my 95 Z-28 440 LSX car done, by then I will be taking my 70 LS car again. Lessons learned last year if I take my 70 again, keep an extra alternator in the trunk with the normal back up supplies and improve the brakes a little more.
03-26-2011, 11:24 PM
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Just finished booking the last of the Hotel Reservations a couple hours ago.
This will be my first Power Tour. The wife and I are treating it as our Honeymoon (we were married last Sept.) and we're in it for the Long Haul.
Should be a blast, provided gas doesn't get to $5/gal. Either way, there's no looking back now. I can't wait!
This will be my first Power Tour. The wife and I are treating it as our Honeymoon (we were married last Sept.) and we're in it for the Long Haul.
Should be a blast, provided gas doesn't get to $5/gal. Either way, there's no looking back now. I can't wait!